Title: History of Science, Medicine and Technology
in Western Civilization
Institution:
Outline Developed by: Patricia McFarland
Course Number: HST-137
Credits:
Date:
Clackamas Community College
4
October 2009
Type of Program: Lower Division Transfer
Course Description:
Traces the major developments in western civilization in the fields of science, medicine and technology from ancient Greece to the present. Includes an examination of the biographies of prominent scientists, doctors and engineers.
Course Objectives:
This course is intended to:
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Introduce students to how science, medicine and technology developed in western civilization from ancient times to the present.
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Explore the backgrounds of prominent scientists, doctors and engineers in western civilization from ancient times to the present.
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Cultivate an appreciation for and understanding of scientific, medical and technological developments in western civilization from ancient times to the present.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Discuss the milestones in the history of science, medicine and technology in western civilization from ancient times to the present.
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Analyze the behavior of prominent scientists, doctors and engineers in western civilization from ancient times to the present.
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Demonstrate the relevance of scientific, medical and technological developments in western civilization from ancient times to the present.
Length of Course: 44 lecture hours
Grading Method: Letter grade (A-F) or Pass/No Pass
Prerequisites: None
Required Text: Varies
Major Topic Outline: Intellectual life in ancient Greece and Rome; the Dark Ages, the Church and learning; universities emerge in the Middle Ages; Renaissance learning; Protestant reformers and the world of learning; the Scientific Revolution of the 17 th century; 19 th and 20 th century developments